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Carrots and turnips market in Nigeria

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume for carrots and turnips in Nigeria remained stable at approximately 237 thousand tonnes. Production was concentrated in Northern regions like Zaria, Sokoto, Kano, and Jos, but growth was constrained by persistent infrastructure gaps in storage and logistics, with unfavorable weather in 2020 adding pressure on supply chains.

The market saw a minor contraction to 236.8 thousand tonnes in 2022 due to continued adverse weather and storage deficits. Volume recovered slightly to 237.2 thousand tonnes in 2023, despite up to 50% of harvested carrots being lost because of inadequate cooling infrastructure. Consumer preference for convenience formats and immune-supporting foods gained influence, while by 2024, evolving food safety regulations and economic digitalization began shaping the market environment, though cold-chain gaps remained a key constraint.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Nigeria
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Nigeria in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Nigeria in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nigeria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nigeria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nigeria in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nigeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nigeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nigeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nigeria in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nigeria by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nigeria in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nigeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nigeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nigeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 7.2.2. In value, $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production carrots and turnips in Nigeria

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria consistently ranked 30th in the world for carrot and turnip production volume.

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Nigeria produced 237.5 thousand tons of carrots and turnips, showing minimal change from the previous year. Production saw its largest decline in 2019, dropping by 0.1%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018 with a 0.6% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Nigeria in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	(0.1%)	0.1%	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports carrots and turnips from Nigeria

According to industry reports, Nigeria did not export any carrots or turnips between 2017 and 2020.

Imports carrots and turnips to Nigeria

Imports in kind, kg

The market for carrot and turnip imports in Nigeria showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2017, while 2020 saw the highest level, representing an 83-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Nigeria imported 84 521 kilograms of carrots and turnips, marking a dramatic year-over-year surge of 3,924.8%. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, with imports falling by 84.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nigeria in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 196.0%	(84.1%)	3 924.8%	336.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China served as the dominant and nearly exclusive source for Nigeria's carrot and turnip imports, representing 98.0% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Nigeria in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Import values for carrots and turnips in Nigeria experienced notable fluctuations throughout the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while 2020 reached the highest level, showing a 129-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Nigeria's carrot and turnip imports were valued at 75 501 US dollars, reflecting a substantial year-over-year increase of 2,450.6%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with import values dropping by 65.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nigeria in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 350.8%	(65.3%)	2 450.6%	404.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China was overwhelmingly the primary source for Nigeria's carrot and turnip imports by value, accounting for 96.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Nigeria in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io